ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) vs Dell XPS 13 (9350)
51.6Performance45.6
38.4Display38.4
70.7Battery67.6
79.4Portability84.5
7 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)1 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9350)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) wins this laptop face-off, 57.5 to 55.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+6) and battery (+3). Dell XPS 13 (9350) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 68
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 42% higher capacity: 78 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 22% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 15.3 mm
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9350)
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 79
- 21% lower weight: 1.18 kg vs 1.5 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) | IPS (InfinityEdge) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,817+3%Top 43% | 2,730Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,363+19%Top 50% | 11,200Bottom 19% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh+42% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.18 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+22% | 15.3 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, display/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, SD 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) | Dell XPS 13 (9350) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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